The Trans Siberian in a nutshell
I came back from an epic trip on the Trans Siberian in October 2013. Back then, I was absolutely dying to get …
Tip: Planning a two day Moscow itinerary on a budget
Planning a two day Moscow itinerary on a budget is easy, (I’m guessing because most of the other activities that can be done …
Travel tip: Where to buy affordable souvenirs in Moscow?
Izmailovsky Market Address: Izmaylovskoye Shosse, Moscow, Russia How to get there? It’s 10 minute walk from the Partizanskaya metro station. If you stay at …
Moscow in Photos – Around and about
Most travellers would probably be familiar with Moscow’s towering skyscrapers and ancient buildings rich in history. But in any city, beyond the …
Shopping at a Russian supermarket in Moscow
This is a continuation from my previous post on: A Recommendation: Affordable accommodation in Moscow, Izmailovo Gamma Delta There was a supermarket near …
Recommendation: Affordable accommodation in Moscow, Izmailovo Gamma Delta
If you’re looking for affordable accommodation in Moscow at a safe location, here’s the place. We stayed in Izmailovo Gamma Delta during …
Six easy steps to book Russian Railways tickets online
Our first time purchasing a ticket from the English Russian Railways site was quite a hassle. While the website was in English, we …
Trans Siberian Tickets and Pricing
I’m writing this post based on our personal experience on the westbound Trans Siberian trip (Beijing – Moscow) we made in Oct …
Moscow’s State Historical Museum in Photos
Take a walk to the Red Square and you will notice a stately dark red building, which looks like a castle among …
The Travelling Squid 2013 People in Pictures
2013 has been quite an eventful year for The Travelling Squid. We have been to several places around the world, and they …